Caroline Cao

“Although Michael is courting David’s co-lead singer, the vivacious Star (Maria Wirries), his corrosive bond with the predatory David renders the rest of the musical’s relationships forgettable.”

“Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is a sweet, original musical about finding love in the Big Apple.”

“Clark inhabits Joan's journey as a mother contorted into outraged sorrow at Jacob's trial years before finding herself consoling him like a surrogate parent.”

“The meta-theatricality of Just in Time, exemplified by Alex Timbers's direction and Jonathan Groff's performance, injects freshness into the jukebox bio-musical.”

“In spite of unevenness, the scope and score of Floyd Collins give meaning to the title character's journey.”

“The ebullient Old Friends is loaded with vocal talent that can move mountains.”

“Even if its sense of British humor is not your cup of tea, it’s hard not to be in awe at its comedic and dramatic audacity.”

“It takes a starry cast to breathe life into the zany stories of All In, currently hampered as an armchair-seated concept rather than a fleshed-out show.”

“Look out world, Death Becomes Her: The Musical may just be the biggest body horror bitch-off on Broadway.”

“Yellow Face pushes its conversation through its racially subversive, often cheeky casting choices in the ensemble.”

“Though it's too glossy an adaptation of the classic novel, The Great Gatsby presents rich performances and design.”

“A safe "Spamalot" doesn't lack shelf-life in 2023, but it could be funnier.”

“Its story is most sincere when its teenagers are thinking over the mess of their lives.”

“The musical is good at pointing and saying, "Look, something shiny or cool!"”

“And yet, not one second in this musical registers as a cynical exercise.”

“A "Jaws" aficionado will appreciate this one.”